Chesterhill Fireman's Festival set for Saturday

The Chesterhill Volunteer Fire Department will host its 50th annual Fireman's Festival on Saturday. Activities will begin with the parade line-up and judging at 1:30 p.m. at the Chesterhill Church of Christ on Ohio 377 South. The parade will begin at 2:30 p.m.

The parade route will travel through Chesterhill to the Marion Community Center, with the remainder of all activities to be conducted at the First National Bank parking lot on Ohio 377. Plaques will be awarded in various categories, including, Oldest Fire Truck, Farthest Distance Traveled, Oldest Fire Truck in Service, Best Appearing Rescue Squad, Oldest Antique Car, Best Restored Antique Car, Best, Best Commercial Float, Best Organizational Float and Best Horse.

Games, a bounce house and food stands will open following the parade. Food will be prepared by the fire department auxiliary. Carry-out will be available. ANyone interested in donating pies and cakes can call Sue Mayle at 740-554-7873.

Entertainment will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a kiddie tractor pull at 5 p.m. Drew Parsons and Athens-based band The Three Wheel Drive will perform from 6 to 9 p.m.

Raffles will be offered throughout the evening, and prizes will include a hand-made quilt, a gas grill and accessories and a window air conditioner.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the fire department.

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Chesterhill Fireman's Festival set for Saturday

The Chesterhill Volunteer Fire Department will host its 50th annual Fireman's Festival on Saturday. Activities will begin with the parade line-up and judging at 1:30 p.m. at the Chesterhill Church of